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Program:
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Food Bank and Carousel Thrift Store
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Address:
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PO Box 450
Ignace, ON
P0T 1T0
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Map
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Location:
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- Located on Main St near the LCBO Store
- Closest intersection is at Main St and East St
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Accessibility Notes:
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Partially Accessible - Entrance -- Accessible from street level, no automatic push button door; Parking -- One designated handicapped parking space; Washroom -- Accessible with side holding bar
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Hours:
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Food Bank operating normal hours
Feb-Nov: Every second Thu 1 pm-3 pm
Dec-Jan: Every Thu 1 pm-3 pm
Visit website for listing of specific dates
Thrift Store
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Service Description:
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Operates as a community health centre focused on community and family health with access to primary health care and a variety of community health services
Provides non-perishable food items to registered individuals as well as those in an emergency situationProvides a grocery store voucher for perishable items such as milk and eggsCoordinates food bank with volunteer efforts from program users (stocking shelves, setting up etc)Donations of non perishable food items and/or cash accepted at main officeReceipts issued for cash donationsOperates a second hand thrift store that sells clothing, outerwear, foot wear, sporting goods and small household items
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Fees:
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Food Bank: None - Client is asked to volunteer with stocking the shelves
Thrift Store: Service - Items sold at low cost
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Application:
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- Requires registration; forms are available at the Mary Berglund Community Health Centre Hub and the Ontario Works office
- Registration expires every year and must be renewed annually
Thrift Store: No application process
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Eligibility / Target Population:
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Individuals and families in need
- Non-perishable items are limited to visits twice per month
- Voucher for perishable items is limited to once per month; valid for one month from issue date; redeemable at both grocery stores in Ignace
Thrift Store: No restrictions
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